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Israeli military says seven hostages have been transferred by Red Cross to Israeli forces inside Gaza
Red Cross team arrives at second hostage handover site in Gaza

FACT FOCUS: No evidence that $50 million was designated by the US to buy condoms for Hamas
During a signing ceremony Wednesday for the Laken Riley Act, President Donald Trump claimed that his administration had "identified and stopped $50 million being sent to Gaza to buy condoms for Hamas." Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, made a similar claim on...

PHOTO COLLECTION: Palestinians Return To Northern Gaza

Northern Gaza is shattered. The spirit of returning Palestinians is not
WADI GAZA, Gaza Strip (AP) — They walked for hours loaded with whatever clothes, food and blankets they could carry. Many smiled, some hugged loved ones they hadn’t seen for months. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians filled Gaza’s main coastal road as they streamed back to homes in the...

Huge health challenges face Gaza residents returning to their homes
Hospitals and clinics destroyed. Millions of tons of debris contaminated with toxic substances, unexploded ordnance and human remains. Tens of thousands of people with injuries that will require a lifetime of care. As Gaza's residents return to what is left of their homes, they face...

Qatar says a deal is reached to release an Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into northern Gaza
DEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Qatar announced early Monday that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza, easing the first major crisis of the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. The statement...

As Hegseth takes charge at the Pentagon, here's what changes could be in store
WASHINGTON (AP) — When Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth starts his first official day on Monday morning, he will face a daunting array of issues to tackle — from global conflicts and border security to administrative tasks. At the top of his list is addressing President Donald...

Devastating toll for Gaza's children: Over 13,000 killed and an estimated 25,000 injured, UN says
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — The war in Gaza has been devastating for children: More than 13,000 have been killed, an estimated 25,000 injured, and at least 25,000 hospitalized for malnutrition, according to U.N. agencies. As Britain’s deputy U.N. ambassador, James Kariuki, recently...

Hamas frees 4 female Israeli soldiers in exchange for 200 Palestinian prisoners as ceasefire holds
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Four female Israeli soldiers who were taken in the attack that sparked the war in Gaza returned to Israel on Saturday after Hamas militants paraded them before a crowd of thousands in Gaza City and handed them over to the Red Cross. Israel later released 200 Palestinian...
